Spinal magnetic resonance imaging

Spinal alignment
Disc height and hydration
Vertebral body configuration
Intervertebral disc - How does the disc appear? Is it normal, bulging, herniated, dehydrated or degenerated?
Spinal canal size - Is it sufficient to comfortably accommodate the spinal cord and nerves? Is there spinal cord or nerve root compression?
Nerves - Are the nerves “pinched” (compressed) or inflamed anywhere?
Abnormalities - Are there any abnormalities near the spine that might simulate spinal pain?
Spinal cord - Is the spinal cord normal in physical appearance?
If post-surgery - Has anything changed since the spine surgery? Is there another disc herniation, postoperative scarring or infection?